A Sunderland writer, who has become an integral part of the history and culture of the world’s longest-running soap, Coronation Street, will give two talks about her work next Monday and Friday. Glenda Young will give a talk as part of the Sunderland Literature Festival on Monday 16 October (2pm-3.30pm) […]
“The investigation into the murder of Sunderland school girl Nikki Allan is continuing more than 25 years after her death. Northumbria Police have launched a new appeal following the discovery of new male DNA that may be a massive breakthrough to the ongoing investigation. Nikki vanished on a Wednesday evening […]
Tom Zanetti – DJ Set Newcastle University, Saturday 28 October 2017 When a world famous DJ meets the northeast how will he do? Get along to Newcastle University and find out for yourself. Tom Zanetti has performed in front of thousands of crazed fans all over the world. From the […]
BBC Newcastle has announced a team of journalists will be based in Sunderland for the first time since 2011, thanks to a partnership with the University of Sunderland’s School of Media and Communications. Housed on the top floor of the David Puttnam Media Centre, the BBC team will use the University’s MediaHub, which […]
Britain has a hung parliament, with no party able to reach the 326 MP’s needed to achieve an absolute majority in the House of Commons. Prime Minister, Theresa May, called a snap election in the hopes of increasing the Conservative party’s majority and strengthening their position for Brexit negotiations. However, as the […]
SRNews and Spark Sunderland have the North East covered with our election Snapchat channel – SnapElectionNE Add the channel via our username or by holding your Snapchat camera over the above image and tapping the ghost! We will have round the clock radio coverage, as well as reporters at counts, […]
After a successful first event on May 6 2017, UK hip-hop festival The Bridge is expected to return with more events in the near future. The Bridge UK Hip-Hop Festival organiser Sandy Duff has said: “100% there are future Bridge events due to happen.” Mr. Duff revealed to SR News […]
Metro commuters could face chaos in August as work gets under way to demolish and replace the Metro Bridge at South Gosforth. The bridge, originally built in the 1860s, is beginning to show its age and the decision has been made that it needs replacing. This could cause chaos for commuters and motorists […]
Tune in at 4pm for our live TV programme News on Wearside where we’ll be taking a look at the top stories affecting Wearside in 2017. The NOW show is a retrospective look at the region’s most talked about issues in the first quarter of the year.
Get your glow stick at the ready and take part in a Saturday night like no other as Clubbercise takes over Flares dance floor on May 13. Radio Lollipop worker, Louise Sharp and fitness instructor, Melanie James are hosting a charity event like no other to raise money for the […]